Practice Professionals

Related Industries

Attorneys
in the firm's largest litigation sub-practice group, Products Liability,
represent domestic and foreign manufacturers, distributors, and end-users, both
large and small, in state and federal courts and before administrative
agencies.

We
help clients by using innovative and economical risk management, alternative
dispute resolution (ADR), and litigation skills. Our experience spans from asbestos
to z,
including claims relating to toxic substances and other chemical or
environmental liability; aircraft and aviation equipment; motor vehicle design
defects; pharmaceuticals; breast implants; building products; vessels and other
maritime equipment; tires; tobacco; valves, controls, and other machinery;
tools and equipment; medical devices; computers and other electronic products;
premise defects; and workplace injury. Whether defending against a single
or small group of plaintiffs or representing clients in a nationwide class
action, we have a long track record of successfully protecting our clients'
interests.

Innovative Technology

We
pioneer technology-driven systems for enhanced client communication and
efficiently handling cases. We developed a case management system, now used
nationally by asbestos defendants, to manage and control mass tort litigation.
Using secure extranets, we make meaningful information easily accessible and
exchangeable. Our commitment to training assures that our attorneys and staff
are adept and comfortable with a wide array of productivity tools.

Project Management &
Cost Control

We
are a skilled provider of high-quality, low-cost legal services, and we excel
at project management and staffing for optimum cost control.

Trial Attorneys

Our attorneys
are a diverse group of courtroom veterans. We have tried many cases to verdict,
and our track record illustrates our ability to bring a matter to a quick
resolution through ADR and other non-litigation means. We are often able to
persuade plaintiffs to dismiss lawsuits without payment. Jones Walker's attorneys
are often called upon to act as independent settlement counsel or to offer second
opinions about risk and the prompt resolution of claims. Jones Walker maintains
extensive documentation on technical and scientific expert witnesses with
experience in a full range of product cases.

Medical Analysis

Product
litigation always has a medical component and we are skilled at early analysis
of medical claims and formulation of medical defenses. We employ paralegals
with nursing backgrounds to effectively and economically review medical records
and to update our state-of-the-art medical database.

Appellate Experience

Our
practice group includes seasoned appellate attorneys who are often called upon
to salvage others' unsatisfactory trial outcomes. We know the law, the courts,
and the judges, and our appellate attorneys can help present issues for a
successful appeal.

Preventive Services

Along
with risk management advice, we offer an array of preventive services designed
to acquaint clients and key personnel with effective techniques for minimizing
exposure to product liability-related loss or controlling exposure when a suit
has been filed. We counsel clients on compliance with regulations, labeling,
warning, and sales and distribution products. We can help clients make
decisions regarding record keeping protocols when designing or redesigning
products to help minimize exposure to loss.